Tiny Radio-Controlled Ornithopter is Based on Da Vinci's Design
Katie Cordrey — October 24, 2010 — Tech
References: techblog.ws & gadgetfind
Unlike toy aircraft that use wings or propellers, this tiny radio-controlled ornithopter flies by flapping its wings 40 times a second. A dual-stick remote controls turns, climbs and dives, and a lithium polymer battery gives the ornithopter seven minutes of flying time.
Leonardo Da Vinci's 15th-century concept drawing provided the inspiration for the radio-controlled ornithopter, which is touted by Hammacher Schlemmer as the world's smallest.
Implications - Many businesses are looking to the past to make what was old new again, but with a modern twist. Many people enjoy these types of items because they come with a history. The featured ornithopter is a great example of taking a very old design and making it modern using today's technology.
Leonardo Da Vinci's 15th-century concept drawing provided the inspiration for the radio-controlled ornithopter, which is touted by Hammacher Schlemmer as the world's smallest.
Implications - Many businesses are looking to the past to make what was old new again, but with a modern twist. Many people enjoy these types of items because they come with a history. The featured ornithopter is a great example of taking a very old design and making it modern using today's technology.
Trend Themes
1. Historical Toys Reinvented - Modernizing old toy designs with new technology can attract consumers looking for nostalgia and history.
2. Flapping Wing Innovation - The use of flapping wings for aerial vehicles opens up new opportunities for research and development in industries such as aviation and drones.
3. Remote Controlled Devices - Advancements in remote control technology and battery life are expanding the possibilities for small, intricate devices such as the radio-controlled ornithopter.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - The toy industry can explore historical designs for new toy lines and create modern versions with technology adaptations.
2. Aviation Industry - The use of flapping wings for aircraft could lead to innovative and energy-efficient designs in the aviation industry.
3. Drone Industry - Flapping wing technology could be applied to drones to create new types of unmanned aerial vehicles with different capabilities and uses.
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